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Preservation Hall's Frank Parker

Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.

by David Dudine
Jan 25, 2019

Industry Happenings

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Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2019

A Compact Flyer

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Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2019

It Was Twenty Years Ago....

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Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2019

What’s Your Favorite Dennis Chambers Performance?

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Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2019
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by Willie Rose
Jan 30, 2019

Jake Bundrick with Mayday Parade

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by Willie Rose
Jan 30, 2019

Gretsch — Brooklyn Series Micro Kit

It’s a testament to Gretsch’s world-renowned craftsmanship when a tiny setup like this can be coaxed to produce such deep tones.

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

Vic Firth — PureGrit and DoubleGlaze Drumsticks and VicWax Stick Wax

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by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

DW — Collector’s Series Pure Almond Snare

Almond is a difficult timber to work with, especially for drums, because the trees are thin and they rarely grow above 30 feet.

by Mike Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

David Bowie’s Never Let Me Down 2018

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by Patrick Berkery
Jan 30, 2019

Yamaha — Crosstown Advanced Lightweight Hardware

They’re just as sturdy as steel, single-braced options, yet taken together have over ten pounds less heft.

by Kyle Andrews
Jan 30, 2019
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Agean — R Series Low Noise Cymbals

Agean offers the unique R series cymbals, which are designed for low-volume practice and gigging situations.

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

Scott Quintana
 with Kacey Musgraves

“Less is more” for the tasteful Nashville touring and session pro, as he accompanies a chart-topping modern country music star around the world.

Story by Willie Rose | Photo by Catherine Powell
Dec 27, 2018
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